<p>Pakistan tightened their grip on the opening day of the WI vs Pak 1st Test after a disciplined pace attack reduced West Indies to 303 for 7 before lunch on Day 2, leaving the hosts dependent on Shai Hope&#39;s century bid to push their first-innings total beyond 300.</p>

<p>Having gone wicketless in the final session on the previous day, <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/blog/wi-vs-pak-1st-test-pakistan-hold-west-indies-to-231-before-rain/7223-5-0">Pakistan&#39;s seamers</a> returned with greater control and quickly broke through the middle order. The visitors claimed four wickets during the morning session, turning what had appeared to be a stable West Indies innings into one under increasing pressure.</p>

<h2>Pakistan Seamers Expose Middle Order</h2>

<p>The breakthrough came when Khurram Shahzad ended Kavem Hodge&#39;s well-made 84, denying the left-hander a century after he had anchored the innings for much of the first two days. Pakistan continued to challenge the outside edge with consistent movement, forcing the West Indies batters to play at deliveries outside off stump.</p>

<p>Mohammad Ali maintained relentless accuracy and was rewarded with the wicket of Justin Greaves after an earlier chance off Shai Hope&#39;s century hopeful had gone down in the slips. Salman Agha accepted both catches cleanly, helping Pakistan build sustained pressure.</p>

<h2>Abbas Keeps Pakistan on Top</h2>

<p>Mohammad Abbas added another important wicket when he dismissed Roston Chase with his trademark precision, while Shahzad returned to remove Kemar Roach before lunch. Although the introduction of the second new ball reduced some of the movement, Pakistan continued to create opportunities through disciplined lines rather than outright pace.</p>

<p>Hope, however, remained composed throughout the session. The right-hander absorbed the pressure, rotated the strike effectively and carried the responsibility of guiding the lower order after wickets fell regularly around him. His unbeaten 89 ensured West Indies remained in contention despite losing momentum.</p>

<p>Shamar Joseph offered useful late resistance with a brisk cameo that lifted the scoring rate before the interval, but the hosts will rely heavily on Hope to convert his innings into three figures and add valuable runs with the tail.</p>

<p>Pakistan&#39;s bowlers will return after the break looking to wrap up the innings quickly, while West Indies will hope Shai Hope&#39;s century can provide a competitive first-innings platform in the WI vs Pak 1st Test.</p>

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Pakistan seamers strike back in the WI vs Pak 1st Test, leaving West Indies 303/7 as Shai Hope's century bid keeps the hosts live.

WI vs Pak 1st Test: Hope's Century Bid Alive as Pak Strike on Day 2

<p>West Indies ended the first day of the opening test on 194-3 after bad light brought play to an early end at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy. Kavem Hodge remained the star player for the Caribbean team, as he remained unbeaten after scoring a fine 83.</p>

<p>West Indies had reached 127-3 by the time the final session began after 43 overs. Hodge and Shai Hope then continued to put Pakistan under pressure, taking their fourth-wicket partnership past 50 runs and pushing the hosts beyond 150.</p>

<p>Pakistan were unable to finish the session as fading light once again stopped play. The players left the field, and after a short wait, the umpires decided that conditions were not good enough for the match to continue.</p>

<p>Talking about the start of the match, West Indies chose to bat first but found it hard to score against Pakistan&#39;s accurate bowling. Openers Brandon King and Tagenarine Chanderpaul managed only 13 runs together before Pakistan made the first breakthrough.</p>

<p>Kavem Hodge then joined Chanderpaul at the crease, but West Indies continued to struggle for runs. The pair added only 10 runs from 35 balls for the second wicket before rain stopped play.</p>

<p>West Indies resumed their innings at 23-1 after the lunch break. Kavem Hodge then took charge and played a patient innings, reaching his fourth test half-century in a composed style.</p>

<p>Hodge and Tagenarine Chanderpaul put together a 51-run partnership for the second wicket before Aamer Jamal dismissed the latter on 21 runs.</p>

<p>Mohammad Abbas then picked up his second wicket by dismissing Amir Jangoo, who hit two fours and a six during his innings.</p>

<p>The second session ended after 43 overs, with Abbas bowling the final over before the break. West Indies were 127-3 at that stage, with Kavem Hodge unbeaten on 56 and Shai Hope on 11 not out from 25 deliveries.</p>

<p>Hodge and Hope continued to bat well in the final session and kept Pakistan&#39;s bowlers waiting for another breakthrough. However, rain and bad light eventually brought the first day&#39;s play to an early end.</p>

West Indies finished Day 1 of the Tarouba Test at 194-3 after bad light ended the play early. Kavem Hodge remained the star player for the home side by scoring unbeaten 83 runs.

West Indies vs Pakistan 1st Test: Bad Light Cuts Short First Day Of Tarouba Test

<p>West Indies have steadied their ship after losing early wickets against Pakistan in the 1st Test at Tarouba. Kavem Hodge and Shai Hope countered the Pakistan attack, helping West Indies go into the Tea break at 127 for the loss of three wickets.</p>

<p>Pakistan have so far showcased discipline in bowling due to which they removed both openers and Amir Jangoo quickly. Kavem Hodge then replied with a fine fifty, while Shai Hope also played well to keep the WI innings steady.</p>

<p>From the bowling perspective, Mohammad Abbas remained the most notable performer for the visitors by picking up 2 wickets. He will now try to maintain the same rhythm in the next session, as Pakistan needs more wickets to keep the WI under control.</p>

West Indies recover from early wickets against Pakistan as Kavem Hodge and Shai Hope help them reach 127-3 at Tea in the 1st Test at Tarouba.

West Indies vs Pakistan 1st Test: Hodge, Hope Lead WI Recovery After Early Setbacks

<p>Pakistan&#39;s bowlers made a solid start on Day 1 of the first Test, reducing the <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/blog/pakistan-vs-west-indies-test-series-full-schedule-venues-live-stream/7164-2-0">West Indies</a> to 23/1 in 14.1 overs before rain stopped play in Trinidad.</p>

<p>West Indies chose to bat first but found it difficult to score freely. Mohammad Abbas gave Pakistan the first breakthrough by dismissing Brandon King for 12. Abbas bowled an excellent spell, giving away only 8 runs in seven overs.</p>

<p>At lunch, Tagenarine Chanderpaul was <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/blog/zim-vs-ban-2nd-odi-unbeaten-ben-curran-century-revives-zimbabwe/6938-5-0">unbeaten</a> on 5, while Kavem Hodge was also unbeaten on 5. Khurram Shahzad and Mohammad Ali also bowled with good control to keep the pressure on the batters.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.tapmad.com/blog/pakistan-women-vs-west-indies-women-delayed-by-rain-in-tri-series-match/6085-5-0">Rain</a> arrived just before lunch, and the covers were brought onto the field. As the rain intensified, the umpires halted play, with the West Indies on 23/1. Pakistan will likely continue their strong bowling performance when play resumes.</p>

Pakistan's bowlers made a strong start as West Indies reached 23/1 before rain stopped play in the opening session of the first Test in Trinidad.

WI vs PAK 1st Test: Pakistan Hold West Indies to 23/1 Before Rain

<p>Pakistan batter Abdullah Fazal is likely to miss the Test series against West Indies and England after suffering a lower-back injury.</p>

<p>The PCB said Fazal picked up the injury during a training session on Thursday at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, the venue for the first Test against West Indies. The board has not yet announced who will replace him.</p>

<p>Fazal has been one of Pakistan&rsquo;s most promising young players since making his Test debut against Bangladesh in May. He made an impressive start to his career, scoring half-centuries in both innings and finishing as Pakistan&rsquo;s top scorer in the match.</p>

<p>He was also in good form during Pakistan&rsquo;s tour game against a West Indies Select XI earlier this week. Fazal remained unbeaten in both innings, scoring 50 and 48, and was expected to feature in the first Test. With Fazal unavailable, middle-order batter Awais Zafar could get the chance to make his Test debut. Zafar was added to the squad as a replacement for Saud Shakeel, who missed out because of fitness concerns.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Imam-ul-Haq, who was absent from Pakistan&rsquo;s last Test against Bangladesh, is now expected to return as an opener.</p>

<p>Speaking about the unfortunate injury of Fazal, Pakistan test captain <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/blog/babar-azam-sets-a-global-benchmark-as-top-run-scorer-of-the-decade/5841-5-0">Babar Azam</a> expressed his good wishes for the opener, saying he is looking forward to his speedy recovery.</p>

<p>&quot;I wish Abdullah good luck and hope he recovers well. The kind of talent he is I found very inspiring. He was very confident after his first series and his morale was very high.&quot; said Babar Azam while talking to the reporters.</p>

<p>The injury is a big setback for Fazal at the early stage of his career. He had a chance to strengthen his place in the national team during two important away tours, as Pakistan is set to travel to England after completing the West Indies series.</p>

<h2><strong>Updated Pakistan Test Squad for West Indies Series</strong></h2>

<p>Babar Azam (c), Aamir Jamal, Ali Usman, Azan Awais, Imam-ul-Haq, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Awais Zafar, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori (wk), Sajid Khan, Salman Ali Agha, Shan Masood and Ubaid Shah.</p>

Pakistan opening batter Abdullah Fazal has been ruled out of the West Indies test series due to injury. As per the latest PCB report, the opener suffered a back injury that now needs a lengthy rehabilitation period.

Abdullah Fazal Ruled Out of West Indies Series Due to Injury

<p>TAROUBA: Pakistan wrapped up their preparations for the upcoming Test series with encouraging performances from both bat and ball as the Pak vs WI Select XI four-day fixture finished without a result at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Centuries from captain <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/blog/pak-vs-wi-select-xi-babar-and-azan-centuries-power-huge-score/7122-5-0">Babar and Azan</a>, along with a five-wicket spell from fast bowler Mohammad Ali, ensured Pakistan dominated large parts of the contest before the Pak vs WI warm-up match ended in a draw.</p>

<p>Pakistan&#39;s batting unit laid the foundation by posting a commanding first-innings total after several top-order players spent valuable time at the crease. Babar and Azan both retired after completing well-crafted hundreds, while Shan Masood and Abdullah Fazal added half-centuries to strengthen the innings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Salman Ali Agha and Mohammad Rizwan also made useful contributions before the innings was declared.</p>

<h2>Mohammad Ali Leads Disciplined Bowling Effort</h2>

<p>After building a substantial total, Pakistan&#39;s bowlers quickly took control. Mohammad Ali produced the standout performance with figures of 5 for 37, while Ali Usman and Aamer Jamal claimed two wickets each to <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/blog/wi-select-xi-in-trouble-against-pakistan-after-stumps-on-day-three/7146-5-0">restrict the WI Select XI</a>.</p>

<p>The hosts found resistance through Kavem Hodge, whose 92 was the highest score of the innings. Tagenarine Chanderpaul added a patient half-century at the top, while Jyd Goolie remained unbeaten to help reduce the deficit before the innings ended.</p>

<h2>Pakistan Continue Batting dominance</h2>

<p>Holding a first-innings advantage, Pakistan chose to bat again and continued to build confidence ahead of the Test series. Awais Zafar converted his opportunity into an unbeaten 128, combining controlled stroke play with aggressive hitting. Abdullah Fazal and Ali Usman also made useful scores as Pakistan extended their overall lead before both teams agreed to end the match in a draw.</p>

<p>The warm-up match also offered valuable overs to the West Indies bowlers, with Jomel Warrican taking two wickets in the second innings. Anderson Phillip and Ojay Shields picked up one wicket each, but Pakistan finished the match firmly in control after four productive days in Tarouba.</p>

Babar Azam and Azan Awais hit centuries as Pak vs WI Select XI match concluded, while Pak vs WI warm-up match ended in a draw in Tarouba.

Pak vs WI Select XI Warm-Up Match Ended in a Draw

<p>The ICC World Test Championship race continues as Pakistan and the West Indies prepare to face off in the opening Test of their <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/sports/pakistan-tour-of-west-indies-2026/692/1">two-match series</a> at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, Trinidad. Beginning on Saturday, July 25, 2026, the contest marks Pakistan&#39;s return to Caribbean conditions in what promises to be a closely fought red-ball battle.</p>

<p>Pakistan arrives with renewed leadership after <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/blog/babar-azam-pakistan-test-squad-west-indies-test-series/6989-5-0">Babar Azam&#39;s return</a> as Test captain, while the West Indies will aim to capitalize on familiar home conditions.</p>

<p>With experienced performers on both sides and several intriguing individual contests set to unfold, the opening Test could establish the tone for the entire series.</p>

<h2>Pakistan vs West Indies Head-to-Head Record (Last 5)</h2>

<p>Recent meetings between Pakistan and the West Indies have produced competitive cricket, with Pakistan narrowly holding the edge.</p>

<ul>
	<li>Pakistan won by 101 runs (May 2017)</li>
	<li>West Indies won by 1 wicket (August 2021)</li>
	<li>Pakistan won by 109 runs (August 2021)</li>
	<li>Pakistan won by 127 runs (January 2025)</li>
	<li>West Indies won by 120 runs (January 2025)</li>
</ul>

<p>The two sides have shared victories in recent years, underlining how evenly matched this rivalry has become in Test cricket.</p>

<h2>Pakistan vs West Indies 1st Test Predicted Playing XIs</h2>

<h3>Pakistan Predicted Playing XI</h3>

<p>Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood, Babar Azam (c), Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Aamir Jamal, Sajid Khan, Mohammad Ali, Abrar Ahmed</p>

<h3>West Indies Predicted Playing XI</h3>

<p>Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kavem Hodge, Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Jason Holder, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Jomel Warrican</p>

<h2>Pakistan vs West Indies Key Player Battles</h2>

<h3>Babar Azam vs Jomel Warrican</h3>

<p>Babar Azam enters the Test in outstanding touch following his century during the warm-up fixture. However, left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican has previously troubled Pakistan&#39;s batting lineup. Their contest on a wearing surface could prove decisive.</p>

<h3>Kraigg Brathwaite vs Sajid Khan</h3>

<p>West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite is known for his patience and defensive resilience. Pakistan will rely on Sajid as he could once again become Pakistan&#39;s primary wicket-taking threat.</p>

<h3>Mohammad Rizwan vs Shamar Joseph</h3>

<p>Mohammad Rizwan&#39;s counter-attacking style often changes the momentum of Test matches. On the other hand, Shamar Joseph&rsquo;s steep bounce makes him one of the Caribbean&#39;s most exciting fast bowlers.</p>

<h3>Pakistan vs West Indies 1st Test Preview</h3>

<p>From a tactical perspective, Pakistan appear slightly stronger due to their experienced batting lineup and proven spin combination.</p>

<p>The return of Babar Azam as captain provides stability, while players such as Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan strengthen the middle order. Pakistan also possess multiple bowling options capable of adapting to changing pitch conditions.</p>

<p>West Indies, however, should not be underestimated. Their pace attack can exploit the new ball effectively, while their spin resources become increasingly dangerous as the surface wears.</p>

<p>The outcome may ultimately depend on which team performs better during the first two days.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Watch Pakistan vs West Indies 1st Test Live on tapmad</h2>

<p>Catch every session of the <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/watch/west-indies-vs-pakistan-1st-test-live/1153311">Pak vs WI 1st Test live</a> on tapmad. Follow every wicket, partnership, and turning point as the two teams begin their ICC World Test Championship campaign in Trinidad.</p>

Get the complete Pakistan vs West Indies 1st Test preview as Babar Azam returns to lead Pakistan in the high-stakes WTC clash in Trinidad.

Pakistan vs West Indies 1st Test Preview & Predicted Playing XI

<p>Pakistan is all set to face West Indies in a two match <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/sports/pakistan-tour-of-west-indies-2026/692/1">Test series</a>, with both matches scheduled between late July and early August 2026. The series marks another important chapter in the long standing rivalry between the two teams as they continue their campaigns in the longest format of the game.</p>

<p>The opening Test will be played at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad. Pakistan will then travel to Queen&#39;s Park Oval, Port of Spain, for the second and final Test of the series. Both venues have produced memorable contests over the years and are expected to provide competitive conditions for bat and ball.</p>

<p>The series offers Pakistan another opportunity to strengthen its overseas Test record, while West Indies will look to make the most of home conditions against a strong visiting side. Fans can expect a battle featuring experienced campaigners along with emerging talent from both squads.</p>

<h2>Pakistan vs West Indies Test Series 2026 Schedule</h2>

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			<p><a href="https://www.tapmad.com/watch/west-indies-vs-pakistan-1st-test-live/1153311">1st Test</a></p>
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			<p>7:00 PM</p>
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			<p>Brian Lara Cricket Academy</p>
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			<p>Queen&#39;s Park Oval, Port of Spain</p>
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